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Just a note that we'll be extending Challenge #015 - Patriotism for another week, to run through until Monday, June 6th at the usual ending time, 9PM EST. Remember that you can submit up to TWO entries per challenge.

Theme Prompt: #015 - PatriotismTitle: Leader of the New WorldFandom: Final Fantasy X | X-2Rating/Warnings: PG-13, violenceBonus: NoWord Count: 1000Summary: Tidus thought it would be simple – meet up with Yuna, join the bandwagon of saving the world again – until the Chancellor of Spira stole the spotlight, casting him out into the role of a helpless spectator while he fought to protect his own people from another crisis. Post-Will-. Hints of Tidus/Yuna/Baralai.

The concept of a national pride and cultural identity has been around for as long as there have been homelands for people to become fond of. Patriots have different means by which they express their devotion to their countries or kingdoms, and some even share that fealty across multiple borders. Whether in joy at celebrating their leader, marking the anniversary of a difficult past, or enlisting to support military efforts, write a story where the characters express some form of patriotism for their country or homeland.

BONUS GOAL:Immigration/Emigration

If your submission contains someone either immigrating to, or emigrating from a country, that entry will earn an extra point to be tallied during voting!

Challenge ends Monday, May 30th at 9:00PM EST

• Post your submission as a new entry using the template in the profile• Tag this week's entries as: [#] submission, 015 - patriotism• If you have questions about this challenge, please ask them here